Bushnell 119577, 119547 User Manual
TROPHY CAM
™
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT NOTE
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras
on the market! Bushnell is very proud of this little unit and we
are sure you will be pleased with it as well. We appreciate your
business and want to earn your trust. Please refer to the notes
below and the instructions in this manual to ensure that you are
completely satisfied with this product.
If your Bushnell Trophy Cam does not seem to be
functioning properly or if you are having photo/video quality
issues, please check the Troubleshooting/FAQ section
on pages 33-37.
Problems are often due to something simple that was
overlooked, or require only changing one setting to solve.
If your problem continues after trying the solutions in
the Troubleshooting/FAQ section, please call Bushnell
Customer Service at (800) 423-3537. In Canada, call (800)
361-5702.
Bushnell recommends using a full set of Energizer® Lithium AA
batteries (8 or 12, depending on the model) in these Trophy Cam
models to obtain maximum battery life
Do not mix old and new batteries
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline
Bushnell recommends using SanDisk® SD and SDHC Cards
(up to 32GB capacity, Ultra® or Extreme® series for HD video)
in these Trophy Cam models
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INTRODUCTION
About the Trophy Cam
The Bushnell Trophy Cam is a digital scouting camera. It can be triggered by
any movement of game in a location, detected by a highly sensitive Passive
Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor, and then take high quality pictures (up to 8MP
still photos), or video clips.
The Trophy Cam consumes very little power (less than 0.2 mA) in a stand-
by (surveillance) state. This means it can deliver up to six months standby operation time when the device is powered by the full capacity of AA
alkaline batteries, and up to twelve months utilizing lithium AA batteries.
Once motion in the monitored area is detected, the digital camera unit will be
triggered at once (typically within one second) and then automatically take
photos or videos according to previously programmed settings. The Trophy
Cam is equipped with built-in infrared LEDs (“black” IR LEDs on models
119576/119577) that function as a flash, so that it delivers clear photos or
videos (in black & white) even in the dark, and it can take color photos or
videos under sufficient daylight. The Trophy Cam is designed for outdoor
use and is resistant against water and snow.
Your trail camera is one of the latest generation of Bushnell Trophy Cams,
and includes many new or improved features, including:
• Auto PIR Sensitivity-the camera monitors ambient temperature
conditions and automatically adjusts the sensor/trigger signal to be
more sensitive to slight variations in temperature on hot days, less
sensitive on cold days.
• Hyper NightVision-The IR LED Flash array now has increased range,
brighter output and better coverage for improved nighttime images.
• Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger-The “time lapse” feature added in last
year’s models has been enhanced with the addition of the option for
a second block of recording with its own start/stop times. Trigger
signals generated by nearby wildlife activity will still generate additional
photos/videos as they normally would, independently of the Field Scan
operation.
• GPS Geotag Capability-allows the user to input the longitude and
latitude of the camera’s position, which will be embedded in each
photo file. This enables Google Earth, Picassa and other geotag
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enabled software to automatically show a map pinpointing each
camera’s location when a group of photos are reviewed on a computer.
Especially useful for those who setup multiple Trophy Cams to monitor
large or widely separated areas.
• Multi Flash Mode (LED Control)- prevents overexposed flash photos in
close range applications
• Hybrid Capture Mode-allows both still photos and videos to be
captured at each trigger, up to highest resolution settings for each.
• NV Shutter-user can select shutter speed for images captured at night
allowing control over brightness vs. ability to stop motion
• Camera Operating Mode can be limited to Day only, Night only, or 24
HRs
And many more features such as HD Video with Audio, widescreen or
fullscreen format still photos, imprintable camera name (user set) along with
current data including temperature, moon phase and barometric pressure*
(*imprinted barometer data only available on black LED models).
Applications
The Trophy Cam can be used as a trail camera for hunting or scouting
game. It is also suitable for surveillance usage.
PARTS AND CONTROLS
The Trophy Cam provides the following connections for external devices:
USB port, SD card slot, A/V Out, and external DC power in (pg 7, Fig. 1).
A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF,
SETUP, and ON (pg 7, Fig. 2).
A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETUP mode to
select operational functions and parameters. As shown on the next page,
these keys are: UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK and MENU. Four of the keys
can also perform a second function (shortcut operations in SETUP mode) in
addition to their main function: The DOWN key can be used to set the camera
to Photo mode (still camera icon), and the UP key can set the camera to
Video mode (movie camera icon). The RIGHT key also serves as the manual
shutter (“SHOT”) button of the camera and the OK key switches the camera
to the Playback (“REPLAY”) mode. These secondary functions are indicated
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by icons or text above the key as shown below.
Light
Sensor
FRONT VIEW
LED IR Flash
Motion/ Low
Battery Indicator
Lens
Lock Hole
PIR Sensor
Latch
INSIDE VIEW
LCD Screen
Power/Mode
Switch
ON
SETUP
OFF
Video Mic
DC in
Cover Plug
Fig. 1: Connections
A/V Out
SD Card Slot
DC In
Tripod Socket
Video Mic
Cable to Battery
Compartment
UP/Video
DOWN/Photo
LEFT
MENU
OK/Replay
RIGHT/Shot
USB Port
Fig. 2: Button and
Switch Guide
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD
Before you begin learning how to use your Trophy Cam, you will first need
to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card. Although that may only take
you a minute, there are some important notes about both batteries and SD
cards you should be aware of, so please take the time to read the following
directions and cautions:
Loading Batteries
After opening the two latches on the right side of the
Trophy Cam, you will see that the Trophy Cam has
eight or twelve battery slots, depending on your model.
For maximum battery life, you should install a full set
of batteries. The Trophy Cam may also be operated
by just four batteries installed in the first slots only
(starting on the top or left-see photos). Battery life will
be shorter with 4 batteries, but the camera will operate
normally. Whether you use 4 or a full set, be sure to
insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or
“flat” end against the long spring of each battery slot).
Bushnell recommends using a full set of new lithium
AA (Energizer® brand) or alkaline AA batteries. NiMh
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended, as the
lower voltage they produce can cause operational
issues. It is also possible to use a lead-acid external
battery cell with 6V output or suitable AC adapter-see
below for more details.
Using an External Power Source (optional, user provided)
Optionally, you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the “DC In”
jack at the bottom of the Trophy Cam. It is recommended to use a power
source with a current output greater than 1550mA. However, during bright
daytime operation when no flash is required, the Trophy Cam can function
with much less current ( >400mA). Please use a compatible power source
cable (not provided) to connect the external DC power source with the power
input jack of the Trophy Cam, making sure that the polarity is correct. Note:
The power connector is a 4.0x1.7mm coaxial DC power plug with positive
“tip” (inside pin) polarity (Radio Shack P/N 274-1532 or equivalent).
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If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed, the
Trophy Cam will be powered by the external power source.
When the batteries become weak, the low-battery indicator LED will glow
blue, indicating the batteries should be changed (pg 7, Front View).
Inserting the SD Card
The Trophy Cam has 32MB of internal memory, which can hold only about
20 photos (@ 5MP resolution). This is handy for testing and getting familiar
with the camera, but you will no doubt want to leave the camera unattended
for longer than a day, so using an SD card is recommended for all models.
Insert the SD card (with the camera’s power switch in the OFF position)
before beginning to operate the camera. Don’t insert or remove the SD card
when the power switch is in the ON position.
The Trophy Cam uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to save
photos (in .jpg format) and/or videos (in .avi format). SD and SDHC (High
Capacity) cards up to a maximum 32GB capacity are supported. High speed
SD cards are recommended if you will use the 1280x720 video resolution
setting (HD). Before inserting the SD card into the card slot after opening the
camera’s front cover, please make sure that the write-protect switch on the
side of the card is “off” (NOT in the “Lock” position). The following describes
how to insert and remove the SD card:
• Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side upwards (see
below). A “click” sound indicates that the card is installed successfully.
If the wrong side of the card is facing up, you will not be able to insert
it without force-there is only one correct way to insert cards. If the SD
card is not installed correctly, the device will not display an SD card icon
on the LCD in SETUP mode (the SD card icon displayed after switching
to SETUP mode will have a “lock” symbol inside it in it if the card is locked).
Formatting the SD card by using the Trophy Cam’s “Format” parameter
before using it for the first time is recommended, especially when a card
has been used in other devices (see pg. 23, “Format” for details).
• To take out the SD card, just gently push in the card (do not try to pull
it out without pushing in first). The card is
released from the slot and ready to be removed
when you hear the click.
WARNING: Be sure the camera’s power is switched OFF
before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries.
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USING THE TROPHY CAM
Once you’ve prepared your Trophy Cam by properly installing batteries and
an SD card, you could simply take it outside, strap it to a tree, switch it on
and leave-and you might get some great photos that are exactly what you
wanted. However, we highly recommend that you first spend some additional
time indoors with this manual and your camera until you know a bit more
about what the 3-way switch and those control keys do. If nothing else, you’ll
probably want to at least set the date and time so the camera will imprint
them (or not-it’s your option) on your photos as they are taken, learn how to
set the camera to shoot video clips instead of still photos if you like, and read
some tips about mounting it on a tree.
THE OFF, ON, AND SETUP MODES
The Trophy Cam has three basic operational modes:
• OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position.
• ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is off.)
• SETUP mode: Power switch at SETUP position (LCD screen is on).
OFF MODE
The OFF mode is the “safe” mode when any actions must be taken, e.g.,
replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting the device. You will also
use OFF mode if you connect the camera to a computer’s USB port later
to download your photos/videos. And of course, when you are storing or not
using the camera, you will switch it to OFF. Please note that even in the OFF
mode the Trophy Cam still consumes power at a very low level. Therefore,
it’s a good idea to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if the
camera will not be used for a long time.
ON MODE
Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted, you can switch
on the camera. When the power switch is moved to the top position, the
camera will enter into the ON (Live) mode. The motion indicator LED (pg. 6,
“Front View”) will blink red for about 10 seconds. This interval allows time for
you to close the Trophy Cam’s front cover, lock it, and leave the monitored
area. Once in the ON mode, no manual controls are needed or possible
(the control keys have no effect). The Trophy Cam will take photos or
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videos automatically (according to its current parameter settings) when it is
triggered by the PIR sensor’s detection of activity in the area it covers.
You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode, or
stop at the SETUP position first to change one or more settings, then move
the switch to ON after you have finished doing so.
SETUP MODE
In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the Trophy
Cam with the help of its built-in LCD (or a monitor connected to the TV out
jack). These settings, found in the SETUP Menu, let you change the photo
or video resolution, interval between photos, switch the time imprint on, etc.
Moving the power switch to the SETUP position will turn on the LCD display,
and you will see an information screen that shows how many images have
been taken, the battery level, camera or video mode, etc (Fig. 3, next page).
NOTE: Always move the power switch from OFF to SETUP mode. It
is possible that the camera could lockup if it is switched from ON to
SETUP mode. If this occurs, simply move the switch to OFF and then
push it up to SETUP again.
SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys/Functions
As mentioned earlier in “Parts & Controls”, four of the keys below the LCD
have secondary, “shortcut” functions when the camera is switched to
SETUP mode (but the MENU key has not been pressed):
• Press the UP key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips.
• Press the DOWN key to quickly set the camera to take still photos.
• Press the RIGHT key to manually trigger the shutter. This is useful
for testing the camera-make sure you are in SETUP mode, press the
RIGHT key, and a few seconds later a photo or video (depending on
how the camera was set) will be saved to the SD card (or internal
memory if no card is inserted). The “number of images taken” counter
on the bottom left of the LCD will increase by one. If the display
indicates “SD PROTECTED” when you press the SHOT key, switch
the camera OFF, remove the SD card and slide its protect switch off.
• Press the OK key to replay (review or playback) photos/videos on the
LCD (119577 color viewer model only), or a connected TV monitor
(std. display models). See “Playing Back/Deleting the Photos/Videos”
(pg. 29) for more details.
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Fig. 3: SETUP Information Screen (standard display model shown)
Camera (Still Photo) Mode
Still Photo Mode
Time Stamp
Field Scan On
Video Mode
Video Mode
Image Size (Resolution)
SD Card Status
2
# of Photos Taken Remaining Photo Capacity
Video Sound On
Video Resolution
2
Available Video Recording Time
Battery Level
Date:Month-Day-Year
Time
Hour:Minute:Second
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USING THE SETUP MENU TO
CHANGE SETTINGS
The main purpose of the SETUP mode is to allow you to change the settings
of the camera’s parameters (20 different ones are available!) so your Trophy
Cam operates exactly the way you want it to. You will do this by entering the
SETUP Menu and pressing the keys below the LCD display, which will show
you each parameter and its setting.
Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode
A wide range of options or “parameters” are provided to allow you to set
the Trophy Cam to your operational preferences. To change the setting of
any parameter you must first switch to the SETUP mode. Once in SETUP
mode, pressing the MENU button will allow you to select any parameter and
change its setting. The name of the parameter and its current setting will be
shown on the LCD. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT key scrolls to the next or
previous parameter (RIGHT key to move on to the next parameter and LEFT
key to go back to the previous parameter), and pressing the UP or DOWN
key lets you select a different setting for the currently displayed parameter.
Once you have selected your preferred new setting for a parameter, press
the OK button to save the new setting (actually change it). When you are
finished changing the settings of one or more parameters, press MENU
again to exit the SETUP menu. MENU can also be pressed anytime you
want to cancel changing a parameter’s setting after a new setting has been
selected (but OK has not been pressed yet). After setting the parameters
to your preferences, be sure to move the switch to ON to begin actually
taking photos or videos. No images will be captured if the switch is left in the
SETUP position (unless you press the RIGHT/Shot key after exiting the menu)in fact, the camera will power off automatically after a few seconds with no
key pressed.
Color Viewer vs. Standard Display Models
There is a slight difference in how the settings for a parameter are shown
between the two different types of Trophy Cam models:
• Onthe color LCD display model (119577),all the available settings
for the currently displayed parameter are shown on one screen, with a
checkmark next to the current setting (Fig. 4a). To change the setting, first
use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight (select) the new setting you want
(Fig. 4b), then press OK to “Execute” the actual change to the selected
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setting. The checkmark will appear next to your new setting to confirm this
(Fig. 4c).
• On models with standard (non-color) display, only one setting is
displayed at a time, starting with the current setting for the parameter
when it is first selected (Fig. 4d). To change the setting, use the UP/
DOWN keys to display the new setting you want (Fig. 4e), then press
OK to “Execute” (make the actual change to this setting). If you want to
confirm this setting is now the current one, just press the RIGHT key
to scroll to the next parameter, then press LEFT to go back again to the
previous one. You should see the parameter setting you just made.
Fig. 4: Selecting Parameter Settings
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(4a)
(4b)
(4c)
COLOR VIEWER
(119577 only)
STANDARD DISPLAY
Press MENU
(4d)
Press DOWN
(4e)
Press OK
EXAMPLES-Changing the Settings of Some Common
Parameters
Following this page, you will find tables listing all of the parameters found in
the SETUP Menu, along with their possible settings (or range of settings),
and a detailed description of what the parameter controls and what
the settings do. If you read the previous section detailing how to select
parameters and change their settings, you should be able to dive right in, find
the parameter(s) you want, and setup the camera to suit your preferences.
But maybe you’d rather walk through an example or two first:
To change any parameter’s setting, always start with the power switch in the
SETUP position. After the LCD comes on, press the MENU key.
The first parameter you will see when you first enter the SETUP Menu
is “Mode”. To change it from its default setting of “Camera” (still photos)
to “Video” (shoot video clips), press the DOWN key to highlight “Video”
(119577 only) or to select the “Video” setting (std. display models). Press the
OK key to “Execute” (Set) the new setting you’ve selected for this parameter.
Now press the RIGHT key to move to another parameter in the Menu.
Pressing it three times will take you to “Capture Number”. Try using the UP
and DOWN keys to scroll through the range of settings, then press OK to
lock in your setting for the number of photos the camera takes each time it's
triggered.
Pressing the RIGHT key until you reach the last menu item, you'll see the
“Default Set” parameter. Highlight or select “Execute” (using UP or DOWN)
and press OK to restore all parameters (including the Mode and Video
Length parameters you changed a minute ago) back to their original factory
default settings. The default settings for each parameter are indicated in bold
type in the SETUP Menu tables on the next several pages.
Be sure to set the current date and time, using the “Set Clock” parameter, if you
choose to change the “Time Stamp” parameter setting to “On” since that will tell
the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the images it captures.
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Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger Feature
Field Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the Bushnell Trophy Cam,
which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time lapse
images or video. When set to “On”, the Trophy Cam will take a photo (or
record a video clip) automatically at your choice of intervals (for example,
once every five minutes) during one or two blocks of time you set up for each
day, without requiring a trigger from an active animal. This has the
advantage of giving you the ability to monitor the edge of a field that might
be 50 or 150 yards away from the camera out of the PIR sensor’s range. The
result is an effective range much greater than it would normally be, with the
camera dependant on triggers generated by nearby animals. This is a great
tool for hunters to scout an entire field with only one camera.
If an animal does enter the area covered by the PIR sensor and generate a
trigger event during a time in between the Field Scan intervals you set, the
camera will capture an image or video just as it normally would, based on
your other menu settings. Here’s how to setup and use Field Scan (be sure
you’ve set the current time in “Set Clock” first, so your Field Scan recording
will stop and start at the correct times of day):
1. Move the main switch to SETUP, then press MENU.
2. Keep pressing the RIGHT key, stepping through the Setup Menu until
you reach Field Scan.
3. Press the UP key to select On, and press OK (Step 1, pg.18). You will
see "A", representing the first block of time you can define (a second
block of time later in the day, "B" can also be setup if you wish). Press
OK (Step 2). This takes you to the screen to set Start and Stop times,
which determines the clock times when the first block of Field Scan
recording will begin and end for each day. You can set these times to
the exact hour and minute you want, for a recording “window” that
lasts anywhere from just a minute to a full 24 hours.
4. Set the [Start] and [Stop] times, beginning with the Start hour, using
the UP/DOWN keys to change the setting (Step 3). The hour setting
is based on a 24-hour clock, with “00” hours = midnight, “12” hours
= noon, “23” hrs = 11PM, etc. To move to the next setting, press the
RIGHT key, change the minute for the Start time with UP/DOWN,
then on to the hour and minute settings for the Stop time.
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5. After you finish setting the Stop minutes, press OK to confirm your
settings for the first block of Field Scan recording. If desired, you can
create a second block of time by pressing the DOWN key to select "B"
(Step 4), then press OK and follow the same process to set Start and
Stop times for Field Scan block "B" (Step 5). As an example of how you
might use these two available time blocks, you could setup Field Scan
time block "A" for the dawn hours from 6 AM to 8 AM, and block "B"
to capture images between 5:30 and 7 PM. No Field Scan recording
would occur from 8AM to 5:30PM, or from 7PM to 6AM.
6. After setting Start/Stop times to define Field Scan block "A" and/or
"B", press OK, then press the UP or DOWN key to select "Interval"
and press OK (Step 6). The Field Scan "Interval" setting lets you
control how often a photo or video clip is recorded during the block(s)
of time you defined with the Start and Stop settings. Your options are
60 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes (this is the default), or
1 minute (still photo mode only). Use the UP/DOWN keys to select
your preference, then press OK to save it (Step 7). Note that for videos,
"Interval" is independent of the Length of each video recording-it’s
how often videos are recorded, not how long each one lasts.
7. Here’s an example of how the camera would operate, based on the
following Field Scan settings:
Field Scan: On
Field Scan A:
[Start]: 6:00
[Stop]: 8:00
Field Scan B:
[Start]: 17:30
[Stop]: 19:00
Interval: 15M
These settings would cause the camera to capture a photo (or video,
if the camera is set to that mode) once every 15 minutes, beginning at
6 AM, until the Field Scan "A" recording block stops at 8:00 AM. Later
that day, the camera would again take a photo or video every 15 minutes
between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM (during Field Scan time block "B").
The next day, the camera would again record an image or video once
every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 8:00 AM, and between 5:30 and
Note: avoid any "overlap" of Field Scan A & B
recording blocks when setting their start and stop
times, to assure correct operation. Also-if the "Camera
Mode" menu parameter is set to "Day" or "Night"
operation only, that will take priority over your Field
Scan settings. Set the Camera Model to "24 HR" if
you are setting both day and night start and/or stop
times in Field Scan.
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7:00 PM. No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5:30PM,
or from 7PM to 6AM. Remember, Field Scan recording is independent
of normal triggers due to animal activity–even if no animals enter the IR
sensor coverage zone, an image or video will still be captured every 15
minutes during the block(s) of time. If an animal triggers the camera “in
between” the 15 minute intervals, it will be recorded, same as it would
if you had setup the camera with Field Scan turned Off. Note: Field
Scan settings of frequent intervals and/or long periods between
start and stop time can reduce battery life.
(Step 1)-set Field
Scan Mode to “On”
Steps 4 & 5 are
optional (only
required if you want
to set up a second
block of Field Scan
recording with
different stop and
start times)
Note: the Interval
Setting sets the
timing between each
image for both Field
Scan "A" and "B"
recording blocks.
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(Step 2)-select Field
Scan "A" (press OK)
(Step 4) (opt)-select Field
Scan "B" (press OK)
(Step 6)-select Field
Scan "Interval"
(Step 3)-set Field
Scan "A" Stop & Start
(Step 5) (opt)-set Field
Scan "B" Stop & Start
(Step 7)-set Field
Scan Interval
The SETUP Menu – Parameters and Settings List
w/Descriptions
Parameter
Settings
(Bold=default)
Mode Camera, Video,
Image Size
(only aects
still photos
in Camera or
Hybrid modes)
Image Format
(only aects still
photosformat for video
is tied to Video
Size)
Capture
Number
(only aects
still photos
in Camera or
Hybrid modes)
Hybrid
3M Pixel,
5M Pixel,
8M Pixel,
Full Screen,
Wide Screen
1 Photo,
2 Photo,
3 Photo
Description
Selects whether still photos or video
clips are captured when the camera
is triggered. Hybrid mode combines
both Camera and Video, so a still
photo and a video clip are both
captured for each trigger.
Selects resolution for still photos
from 3 to 8 megapixels. Higher
resolution produces better quality
photos, but creates larger files
that take up more of the SD card
capacity (fills up faster). 5M is a good
compromise between quality and
file size.
Selects 4:3 (Fullscreen, like old TV
sets) or 16:9 (Widescreen, like new
flat TVs) “aspect ratio” for still photos.
If you like to view your photos on a
TV set or computer monitor, you can
set the format to match it.
Selects how many photos are taken
in sequence per trigger in Camera
mode. This setting affects photos
taken in Field Scan mode as well (to
snap two photos every 10 minutes,
for example). Please also refer to the
Interval parameter.
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Parameter
Settings
(Bold=default)
LED Control
(Multi-Flash
feature)
Camera Name (Input)
Video Size
(only aects
video clips in
Video or Hybrid
modes)
Low, Medium,
High
See "Using the
Setup Menu Input
Screens"
1280x720,
640x480,
320x240
Description
Controls how many LED lamps fire
when images are taken in low light.
“High”=all 32 LEDs fire, which is
the default setting. Set to Medium or
Low if you are getting overexposed
flash photos or will place the camera
at very close range to the subject
you want to photograph. In general,
select High if most of your intended
subjects will be over 30 ft. from the
camera, Medium for the 15 to 30 ft.
range, and Low for subjects under
15 ft. away. Note: in video mode, 24
LEDs fire in both High & Medium
(default) settings. Set to Low if
videos are overexposed.
Allows the user to set a custom
name for the camera. Useful for ID
purposes when multiple cameras are
setup, since each camera will imprint
its name on all photos (but not
videos) it captures.
Selects video resolution (in pixels per
frame). Higher resolution produces
better quality videos, but creates
larger files that take up more of the
SD card capacity (fills up faster). The
default 640x480 is VGA video in
standard 4:3 format. The 1280x720
setting provides “widescreen” format
HD video. Using high speed SD
cards (SanDisk
series or similar) is recommended
if you will use the 1280x720 video
setting.
®
Ultra® or Extreme®
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Parameter
Video Length
(only aects
video clips in
Video or Hybrid
modes)
Interval
Settings
(Bold=default)
10S (second)
default, with 60S
to 5S possible
range
10S (second)
default, with a
60M (minute)
to1S (second)
range of settings
available.
(60M-1M are set
in one minute
increments,
59S-1S are set
in one second
increments)
Description
Sets length per captured video
clip. Settings begin with 10 second
default when parameter is first
selected. After stepping down to
5S, video length settings start over
at 60S.
Selects the length of time that the
camera will “wait” until it responds
to any additional triggers from the
PIR after an animal is first detected
and remains within the sensor’s
range. During this user set “ignore
triggers” interval, the camera will not
capture photos/videos. This prevents
the card from filling up with too
many redundant images. Settings
begin with 10 second default when
parameter is first selected. Note: after
setting down past “1S”, settings start
over at “60M”.
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Parameter
Settings
(Bold=default)
Sensor Level Low, Normal,
NV (Night
Vision) Shutter
Camera Mode 24 Hrs, Day,
High, Auto
High, Medium,
Low
Night
Description
Selects the sensitivity of the PIR
sensor. The “High” setting will make
the camera more sensitive to infrared
(heat) and more easily triggered by
motion, and the “Low” setting makes
it less sensitive to heat and motion.
The High setting can be useful
when the ambient temperature is
warm (making it more difficult for the
sensor to detect animals), and the
Low setting may help in cold weather
if the camera is being triggered too
often by anything warmer than the
surroundings. “Normal” is for average
or moderate conditions. The default
“Auto” setting will allow the camera
to determine the best setting based
on its current operating temperature.
This is an ideal setting if the weather
is expected to change significantly
during the period the camera will be
used.
Affects the shutter speed during
Night Vision operation. High will
freeze motion better, but photos
may be darker. A Low shutter speed
setting will produce brighter photos,
but rapid motion may be blurred.
Medium is a good compromise.
Allows user to limit operation to only
day or night period if desired. An
ambient light level sensor determines
"Day" vs "Night" automatically. This
setting takes priority over any Field
Scan settings.
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Parameter
Settings
(Bold=default)
Format Execute (followed
TV Out
Time Stamp
Set Clock (Set)
by an additional
No/Yes step)
NTSC, PAL
Off, On
Description
Deletes (erases) all files stored
on a card to prepare it for reuse.
Always format a card that has been
previously used in other devices.
Caution! Make sure you have
downloaded and backed up any
files you want to preserve first!
Press OK to execute (then select Yes
and press OK again on color viewer
models), press MENU (or select
NO then press OK) to exit without
formatting.
Selects video standard /format for
the “A/V Out” output jack. The video
standard is NTSC for the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Asia and
South America. PAL is used primarily
in Europe.
Select “On” if you want the date &
time (that the image was captured)
imprinted on every photo/video,
select “Off” for no imprint. Note: the
current temperature, moon phase,
and (user set) camera name will also
be imprinted on your still photos.
Models 119576/119577 imprint the
barometric pressure as well (still
photo mode only).
Press OK and use the UP/DOWN
keys (to change the setting) and
LEFT/RIGHT keys ( to move
to the next field) to set the hour
(24-hr format only, “00”=midnight,
“12”=noon) and minute, and then
(on the lower row), the year, month
and date.
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Parameter
Settings
(Bold=default)
Field Scan On, Off
Coordinate
(After On is
selected): “A”
Start/Stop, “B”
Start/Stop,
Interval
Off, On
Input
See "Using the
Setup Menu
Input Screens"
Description
Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse)
recording mode on/off. When
activated, Field Scan forces the
camera to take photos or videos
even when it is not triggered by a
nearby live animal, useful for constant
monitoring of an area that might be
far away from the camera. The user
can set the start and stop times for
up to two independent “blocks” of
Field Scan recording, as well as the
interval time between each photo/
video. To ensure correct operation,
avoid setting overlapping start/stop
times for Field Scan A and B. Please
read the “Field Scan 2x…” section of
this manual for details on using this
feature. NOTE: If the "Camera Mode"
parameter is set to "Day" or "Night"
operation only, that will take priority
over your Field Scan settings. Set
Camera Mode to "24HR" if you are
setting day and night Field Scan start
and/or stop times.
Allows the user to input latitude
and longitude coordinates for the
camera’s location. This data will
be embedded in the files saved on
the camera’s SD card (if “On” is
selected). This makes it possible
to see each camera’s location as a
“pushpin” on Google Earth maps
when reviewing a folder full of photos from multiple cameras, or use
other “geotag” capable software
(Picassa, etc).
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Parameter
Video Sound
(only affects
video clips in
Video or Hybrid
modes)
Default Set
Settings
Description
(Bold=default)
On, Off Select “On” to record audio along
Cancel,
Execute
with the video when the camera is
set to video mode (saved file sizes
will be slightly larger).
Select “Execute” and press OK
to restore all parameters to the
original factory default settings.
If the camera is behaving oddly
and you think you may have
changed the setting for something
accidently (but aren’t sure which
one), this will reset all parameters
to their most commonly used or
“generic” settings.
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USING THE SETUP MENU INPUT SCREENS
Camera Name Input
After selecting the Camera Name parameter (the only setting is "Input"),
press OK. If necessary, delete the previous or default name by pressing the
RIGHT key until the backspace symbol ( ) (located between letters "A"
& "B", also between "j" & "k") is highlighted, then keep pressing OK. Select
(highlight) each alphanumeric character you want, using the LEFT/RIGHT
keys, and pressing OK after each one to set it. When finished naming the
camera, press MENU to save the name to memory.
Coordinate Input
After selecting the Coordinate Input parameter, press UP or DOWN to
select the On setting and press OK. The latitude and longitude for any
location where you plan to place the camera can be obtained at many
websites, for example: http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html. You can enter
a nearby street address, just zip code, or use the various types of maps to
locate the approximate position. The format you will need to use to enter the
coordinates in the Trophy Cam menu screen is shown below:
Degrees
N=North,
S=South
Latitude
(3 digits)
Minutes Seconds
Latitude
Longitude
Note: You may see "negative" latitude or longitude coordinates online. These
designate South latitudes and West longitudes. US/Canada locations will
have North (+) latitude coordinates and West (-) longitude coordinates.
(La) N000,00'00"
(Lo) W000,00'00"
W=West,
E=East
Degrees
Longitude
(3 digits)
Minutes Seconds
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MOUNTING AND POSITIONING
THE TROPHY CAM
Mounting
After you’ve set up the camera’s parameters to your personal preferences
at home or in your truck, you’re ready to take it outside and slide the power
switch to “ON”. When setting up the Trophy Cam for scouting game or other
outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and
securely. We recommend mounting the Trophy Cam on a sturdy tree with
a diameter of about 6 in. (15cm). To get the optimal picture quality, the tree
should be about 16-17 ft. (5 meters) away from the place to be monitored,
with the camera placed at a height of 5-6.5 ft. (1.5~2 m). Also, keep in mind
that you will get the best results at night when the subject is within the ideal
flash range, no farther than 45’ (14m) and no closer than 10’ (3m) from the
camera.
There are two ways to mount the Trophy Cam: using the provided adjustable
web belt, or the tripod socket.
Using the adjustable web belt: Fig. 5 illustrates using the web belt on
the Trophy Cam. Push one end of the belt through the two brackets on
the back of the Trophy Cam. Thread one plastic buckle part onto each
end of the belt. Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by clicking
the buckle ends together after tightening the belt so there is no slack left.
Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a socket at
bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other mounting accessories
with a standard1/4-20 thread.
Fig. 5: Attaching the Belt
the
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Two optional mounting accessories, a “Bear Safe” metal camera box (Model#
119654C for 119576/119577, or Model# 119653C for 119537/119547)
and Deluxe Tree Bracket (Model# 119652C) are also available-please see
your Bushnell dealer or website for more details.
Sensing Angle and Distance Test
To test whether the Trophy Cam can effectively monitor the area you
choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and monitoring
distance of the Trophy Cam. To perform the test:
• Switch the Trophy Cam to the SETUP mode.
• Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within
the area where you expect the game or subjects to be. Try different
distances and angles from the camera.
• If the motion indicator LED light blinks, it indicates that position can be
sensed. If it does not blink, that position is outside of the sensing area.
The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when
mounting and aiming the Trophy Cam. The height away from the ground for
placing the device should vary with the animal size appropriately. In general,
3 to 6 feet is preferred.
You can avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion
disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at a heat source or nearby
tree branches or brush (especially on windy days).
Switching ON the Camera
Once you switch to the ON mode, the motion indicator LED (red) will blink
for about 10 seconds. This gives you time to close and lock the front cover of
the Trophy Cam and then walk away. During this time, the motion indicator
LED will blink red continuously. After it stops blinking, the PIR is active, and
any motion that is detected by it will trigger the capture of photos or videos
as programmed in the SETUP Menu. Be sure you have read the descriptions
of the Capture Number, Video Length, Interval and Sensor Level parameters.
Please note, the PIR is strongly sensitive to ambient temperature. The greater
the temperature difference between the environment and your subject, the
farther the possible sensing distance. The average sensing distance is about
45 ft.
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Before leaving the camera unattended, please check for the following:
• Are the batteries or DC power supply inserted/connected with correct
polarity and is the power level is sufficient?
• Does the SD card have sufficient available space and is its writeprotection (lock) switch off?
• Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do not leave it in SETUP).
PLAYING BACK/DELETING THE PHOTOS/
VIDEOS
After you have setup, mounted and activated your Trophy Cam, you will of
course be eager to return later and review the images it has captured for
you. There are several different ways this can be done.
Reviewing Images Directly From the SD Card
This is the most popular method of viewing images. Since unmounting the
camera and taking it to your computer isn’t very convenient, you may find it
easier to just take the card out. By removing the SD card (swapping it for a
new empty card if you like) and taking it to your home or campsite to view
the images by using an SD card “reader” (user supplied) connected to your
computer (some computers and TVs have a built in SD card slot), you can
leave the camera in place ready to capture more images. Once connected,
the card reader works the same way as described below-please read that
section if you have any problem finding your files.
Reviewing Images on the Trophy Cam Color LCD (Model
#119577 only)
• PutthepowerswitchinSETUP mode (switch to OFF first).
• Push the OK (Replay) key to enter image review mode.
• If you are in still photo mode, you’ll see the still photo review screen. If
you are in video mode, you’ll see the video review screen.
• Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through your photos or videos.
A zoom feature is available for still photos: first press the LEFT
key, then use the UP/DOWN keys to zoom in or out. After
zooming in, you can then press OK, and use the UP/DOWN/
LEFT/RIGHT keys to move around and examine small details in
different areas of the photo. Press OK at anytime to exit and return to
the full view.
• PresstheRIGHT (Shot) key to play a video. If “Video Sound” was set
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to “On” in the Setup Menu, you should hear audio from the speaker
during playback.
• Push MENU to delete an image. Image delete mode works as
described below. To exit image review mode, press the OK key.
Reviewing Images on an External Video Monitor
A TV monitor can also be used to play back pictures (or
videos) from the device. Connect a TV monitor or a viewing
device (such as a digital picture frame) that has a standard
composite video input (RCA jack) to the Trophy Cam ‘s
“A/V Out” mini jack using the supplied cable. Then:
• Put the power switch in SETUP mode (switch to
OFF first).
• Press the OK key. The most recently captured image
will be shown on the video monitor. For video clips,
press the SHOT (RIGHT) key to start playing, press
again to stop.
Cable from
“A/V Out”
• Press the UP key for the previous photo or video and the DOWN key
for the next one. When viewing images, the total number of all images
in the SD card and the index of the displaying image are shown in the
center of LCD and at the bottom of the video monitor respectively.
• Press the OK key to return to live preview state (SETUP mode) when
playback is finished.
Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer
You can always unmount the entire camera from the tree and connect its
USB port to a computer-it will be recognized as a “removable disk”, without
the need to install any drivers or software. When using a PC (or Mac*) to view
photos (or video clips*), first connect the device to the computer with the
supplied USB cable. Then use commercial software with an image browser
feature, or an image browser included with the PC’s operating system to
view images saved on the SD card in the folder \DCIM\100EK113. Each
new image or video will be numbered incrementally in order of the time it was
captured. For example, you will see file names such as “EK0001.JPG” or
“EK0001.AVI”, etc. Through the file format suffix you can distinguish whether
the file is a still photo (with suffix .JPG) or a video (with suffix .AVI).
*video files may require additional software for viewing on a Mac.
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